Options Beyond Federal Skilled Worker

For individuals whose professions were included on the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) list of 24 eligible occupations, the time has never been better to apply for Canadian immigration. However, many people whose skills and experience did not match up with jobs on the list, or who are otherwise ineligible, were disappointed to learn that they could not apply for now.

Individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada should know that the FSWP is just one of many currently open options for Canadian immigration. In fact, Canada has over 60 immigration programs, each of which results in Canadian Permanent Residency for successful applicants. Interested individuals may assess themselves to learn of their options today.

While the FSWP is the most well-known of Canada’s immigration programs, it is not necessarily the best fit for all applicants. An individual’s path to Canada can vary greatly depending on experience, education, and personal goals. Here is a sampling of some of the more popular paths people have taken to achieve Canadian Permanent Residency:

Quebec Skilled Worker Program

The Province of Quebec has an agreement with the Federal government that allows it to independently select its own immigrants. Because of this, the province sets its own unique set of eligibility rules and regulations.

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) is the largest source of immigrants for this province. Workers are assessed on a points system similar to the FSWP, but points are allocated differently, to reflect the province’s needs. In addition, in order to be eligible to the QSWP at this time, applicants must have experience in one of 110 areas of training/fields of study.

Because Quebec is a predominantly French-speaking province, applicants to the QSWP often benefit from possessing some level of French knowledge before submitting an application. However, lack of French, in itself, is not a reason for refusal.

Provincial Nomination Programs

Aside from Quebec, most provinces in Canada have agreements with the Federal government which allow them to nominate candidates for immigration. These candidates are usually chosen because they have skills that are in high demand in a specific province. Because of this, individuals nominated through a Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) have the added security of knowing their employment prospects in the province are very high.

Each PNP has a different list of streams under which individuals can apply. These can at times be very specific, for example: self-employed farmers (Alberta), designated health professionals (British Columbia), long-haul truck drivers (Saskatchewan), and family business workers (Nova Scotia). Individuals who are keen to immigrate to a specific province should find out if the province operates a PNP.

Every year, Canada welcomes tens of thousands of temporary foreign workers across the country. After working in Canada for a period of time, many of these workers are able to leverage their experience into a successful permanent residency application.

Studying in Canada is a great way to build skills that will strengthen an immigration application, and a Canadian study permit itself can be a stepping stone towards permanent residency.

In most cases, after completion of studies international students in Canada receive a temporary Open Work Permit. The length of the permit varies depending on the length of the completed program of study. With an Open Work Permit, graduates can gain crucial work experience that may eventually be used in an application to the Canadian or Quebec Experience Class programs.

The above paths to permanent residency are all part of economic-driven immigration to Canada. There are still more categories of immigration including family sponsorship and refugee resettlement. Every individual is unique, and this is reflected in the path they follow to achieve Canadian Permanent Residency. At the end of the day, regardless of how the come here, permanent residents in Canada are able to enjoy living in one of the most peaceful, prosperous, and welcoming countries in the world.

To find out if you are eligible for one of the over 60 Canadian immigration programs, fill out a free online assessment today.

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Chrysologue Ngendahayosays

May 30, 2013

it is nice sir, but my question is about family sponsorship .how can i have a family to sponsor me so that i can at least come and visit them and have a friendship with them. i really dream that one day i will be in this wonderful country .

Sir,thank you for your monthly Newsletters sent to me by giving me your advice through your wealth of experience.I will use study permit as i want to further my studies in Canada.
Best Regard,
Ubani Jude Chidi.

Dear Sir/Madam,
If I complete Ontario graduate certificate program in marketing for eight months in length and afterwords apply and obtain eight months post graduate work permit , can I apply for permanent residency permit with my eight months education and eight months work experience? The program is for one year but because of vacations it is practically for eight months. I do not know whether or not the vacations will be considered as part of the length of the program duration by CIC hence the eight months as indicated above.
Thank you

Dear sir,
As For individuals whose professions were included on the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) list of 24 eligible occupations, the time has never been better to apply for Canadian immigration. However, many people whose skills and experience did not match up with jobs on the list, or who are otherwise ineligible, were disappointed to learn that they could not apply for now.
The statement showing for these days means future prospectus but Ihave applies in 2007 what about me why embassy of canada stop those person who applied past request him dont discuuarge people who want to live and apply for immigration these people males health for economy of canada.

Dear sir,
I was waiting anxiously for the announcement of new Canadian immigration policy, but unfortunately this new policy do not favours me & i am disappointed. Sir i am about 48 years of age and did my masters in Textiles Technology and doing my job as Deputy Manager in Rupali polyester plant(A polyester manufacturing plant). I have about 19 years experience. Sir can you tell me that i am eligible to apply for immigration under any provincial nominee programme or not. Sir i will be highly thankful to you if you guide me in this regard.

I am a principal applicant for the federal skill programme and as expected of us to send our credentials for validation,i need to pay the surcharge fees to the World education service for my credentials to be validated but the details for the bank transfer i can’t get so please help me to be able to do this transaction.Thank you

No jobs or immigration streams for nurses, doctors, teachers. Canada does not need us. Please give advice on that. No we dont want to go to Quebec as French at high level is needed for healthcare jobs and we dont fulfil provincial either.

Investors: Investor immigration offers an excellent opportunity to the business fraternity to obtain non-conditional permanent residency for themselves and their families in Canada. Investors should have business or management experience. In order to qualify as an Investor, the applicant should possess a net worth of at least $1,600,000 Canadian dollars and make an investment of $800,000 in Canadian economy. There are additional requirements.

Dear sir
With great pleasure to informed you that, It’s my dream to come in Canada being a immigrant. I worried about new Canadian Immigration policy due t o unfortunately the new policy could not match my qualification and experiences. I have an masters’ degree in Agricultural Chemistry and having more than about 7 years experience on conservation of natural resources by sustainable management. So. I am searching a family sponsor who can help me. How can I manage a family sponsor to help me to come in Canada.

Dear Sir,
I am a medical doctor, born and trained in Nigeria, with 3years post graduation experience in the field of medicine. I’d really like to know how i can become eligible to immigrate to canada and what immigration program will best suit me.
I am unmarried and don’t have any relatives living in Canada, i know just a little french.
I will highly appreciate a response from you.

I have read through the current news letter and I have seen that the only way to enter Canada is to come through Education. Since I wish to enter Canada with my wife and children, I am a Master degree holder in English Language, with MBA specialised in Human Resource Management, may I be allowed to do my Phd in English Language or MPA I.e Master in Public Administration in any of the University in Canada Also can my wife who is agraduate of English be allowed to come with me to Canada to do her Master either in English Language or Master in Public Administration while my children would be allowed to attend school like everyother children in Canada. Thanks for this forum.

Hello,
It seems like to is no immigration program for me there. I am saying this because I have tried some many times to apply for eligibility to be able to go and work in Canada and there is always something in the middle of it that is stopping me from the opportunity.
I got lots of e-mails saying to book an appoinment with one of the immigration attorney but I have to pay $150 , the finniest thing is there they are going to tell me thigns I already know.
So, my question is what am I supposed to do to qualify for one of the immigration programs.

I am a principal applicant for the federal skill programme and as expected we have sent our credentials for validation,now we have been told that For the Federal Skilled Worker candidates in process, Immigration authorities want their Credentials in sealed envelopes from their Universities/College to be sent directly. How far it is true?

Dear sir,
I was waiting anxiously for the announcement of new Canadian immigration policy, but unfortunately this new policy do not favours me & i am disappointed. Sir i am about 46 years of age and did my masters in Math and doing my job in APS School as a teacher. I have about 10 years experience. Sir can you tell me that i am eligible to apply for immigration under any provincial nominee programme or not. Sir i will be highly thankful to you if you guide me in this regard.sir i am very uncomfort in pakistan and i am very upset becouse i don’t have a kids